The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 24,100

€ 27,000

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D4.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo C30 D4
59.4
71.4
79.3
57
70.2
80.3
71.4 in
Width
70.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59.4 in
Height
57 in
105.7
174
103.9
168
174 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo C30 D4
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.6 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo C30 D4
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo C30 D4
131 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
483 mi
Range
731 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
136.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft